Harbor Beach Light, Lake Huron lighthouse in Harbor Beach, Michigan
Harbor Beach Light is a 14-meter-tall lighthouse positioned at the end of the north breakwall entrance to guide ships through Lake Huron. The cast iron structure with brick lining operates as an automated navigation aid managed by the United States Coast Guard.
The lighthouse was built in 1858 on a timber foundation and replaced an earlier wooden skeleton structure in 1877. This marks the transition from basic wooden aids to more permanent cast iron navigation structures on Lake Huron.
The lighthouse marks an important point in Harbor Beach's maritime identity, standing as a working navigation aid that locals have relied on for generations. It represents the town's deep connection to Lake Huron and the importance of safe passage through these waters.
The lighthouse can be viewed from Bathing Beach Park or Marina and Waterworks Park, with the clearest views at the end of Trescott Street. Both parks offer accessible walkways and open areas where visitors can easily see the structure and the breakwall.
Since 2006, the lighthouse runs entirely on solar power, making it a model of sustainable maritime technology. This conversion demonstrates how renewable energy can power navigation systems in structures with deep historical roots.
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